2009 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · SL59 KTO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status with a maintenance trend showing clear improvement in recent years. The most recent test on 10 August 2023 at 84,284 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car met all minimum safety standards at that time. This follows a clean pass in September 2022, suggesting that the current owner successfully addressed previous issues and maintained the vehicle to a consistent standard thereafter. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 84,284 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. This low usage suggests light road exposure, which typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components. However, the data shows a notable gap between October 2021 and August 2022, where the vehicle covered only 5,815 miles in nearly a year. The failures in August 2022 and October 2021 indicate that while the mileage is low, the vehicle required specific mechanical intervention to rectify faults that would otherwise resulted in a test failure. A buyer should physically inspect the vehicle for signs of structural corrosion, as low-mileage cars of this age often suffer from surface rust due to long periods of sitting stationary. Given the previous failures in 2021 and 2022, a close look at the suspension bushes and coil springs is necessary to ensure no perished rubber has developed recently. While the most recent record is clean, the buyer should also check for binding brake calipers and the condition of rubber components, such as exhaust boots and hoses, which degrade regardless of mileage due to the vehicle's age.